Conducting undergraduate research provides an opportunity to

• Solidify knowledge gained in advanced (3000 or 4000 level) economics courses
• Gain hand-on experience in Economics
• Improve one’s resume and application to graduate programs
• Receive a strong recommendation letter from a faculty member

There are different ways students can get involved in the undergraduate research:

• Independent Study course (ECON 4398)
• Senior Honors Thesis
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and Provost's Undergraduate Research Scholarship Program (PURS)

Here is a list with Funded Research Opportunities for Undergraduates. Most of these opportunities pay travel & most or all living expenses, plus stipends ranging from small to generous. 

All students interested in conducting an undergraduate research are strongly encouraged to attend a meeting offered each semester where they can learn more about developing a research question and selecting an advisor. Email Dr. Natalia Zhivan at nazhivan@central.uh.edu for more information.